E-6 BAH Rates in Asheville, NC (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Asheville, NC is $2,571 per month with dependents and $1,926 per month without dependents. This rate is $40 below the national average for E-6.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-6 base pay of $4,759.5/mo (at 10 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Asheville is approximately $7,807.45 with dependents or $7,162.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Asheville vs National Average

	Asheville	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,571	$2,611	−$40
Without Dependents	$1,926	$2,037	−$111

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Asheville

Here is how E-6 pay breaks down for a service member with 10 years of service stationed in Asheville:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$2,571	$1,926
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$7,807.45	$7,162.45

Base pay shown for 10 years of service. BAH and BAS are tax-free. Actual take-home pay will differ after federal tax on base pay. Use our Military Pay Calculator for a personalized estimate.

Other Ranks in Asheville

• E-3 — $2,052/mo
• E-4 — $2,052/mo
• E-5 — $2,214/mo
• E-7 — $2,667/mo
• O-1 — $2,265/mo
• O-2 — $2,568/mo
• O-3 — $2,835/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-6 in Asheville?

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Asheville is $2,571/mo with dependents and $1,926/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-6 in Asheville?

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Asheville earns approximately $7,807.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $2,571 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $7,162.45/mo.

Is Asheville BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Asheville is $40 below the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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